Functions of Management
Managing for Dummies
It's Just a Theory
What the Heck
100

Hiring new workers is an activity of which function of management?

Staffing

100

Who is responsible for the overall operation of business?

Managers

100

Which theory believes that creativity and innovation are the most important?

Chaos theory

100

Which student in class actually believes he is capable of taking Heckscher's job? 

Will

200

Looking ahead is an activity of which function of management?

Planning

200

What are the basic levels of management?

Top-level, mid-level, and first-line

200

What management theory focuses on understanding employee motivation, conflict, expectations, and group dynamics?

Behavioral management theory



200

What did Heckscher major in at college?

Marketing

300

Assigning responsibility is an activity of which function of management?


Organizing

300

What do we call something that effects the business from within?

Internal Factor

300

What is the management theory that focuses mostly on data and numbers to set standards of efficiency?

Scientific management theory

300

What is the most common incorrect spelling/pronunciation of Heckscher at this school?

"Heckschner"

400

A company posts checklists near equipment to help employees follow the proper guidelines when operating machinery. This is a form of __________ control.

feedforward

400

Which span of management involves each manager having less employees to monitor?

Narrow span of management

400

Which management theory believes that companies must be able to quickly adapt to survive?

Contingency theory of management

400

What class did Heckscher teach last year that wasn't a business class?

AP Comp Sci

500

Setting standards is an activity of which function of management?

Controlling

500

Which style of planning involves "short-term & specific" ideas/goals.

Tactical planning

500

Which theory involves creating clear lines of authority and making sure workers are following the rules and procedures?

Administrative Management Theory

500

What color is Heckscher's car?

Black